2023 GWM Haval H6 Hybrid sighted in Malaysia – C-segment SUV; 1.5T, 7DCT, 243 PS; launching quickly?

The Haval H6 has been noticed in Malaysia once more, this time with none camouflage in contrast to earlier sightings. The H6 is one of some fashions earmarked to be launched right here by Nice Wall Motors Malaysia, with others talked about being the Haval Jolion and Ora Good Cat.

Judging by the ‘HEV’ badges, the purple and blue examples you see right here characteristic a hybrid powertrain. The H6 Hybrid is nothing new and was first revealed in Thailand final March, with two variants supplied to prospects there, in accordance with Headlightmag. The bottom possibility is the HEV Professional priced at 1.149 million baht (RM142,286), whereas the range-topping HEV Extremely goes for 1.249 million baht (RM154,670).

The H6 Hybrid’s powertrain is comprised of a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission mated to a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that serves up 167 PS and 285 Nm of torque. The mill is augmented by an electrical motor rated at 177 PS (130 kW) to supply a complete system output of 243 PS and 530 Nm.

The vehicles in these photographs seem to share the identical gear, together with 19-inch wheels, a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, mixture leather-based/cloth upholstery and advance driver help methods (given the presence of the entrance radar sensor).

It ought to be famous that the entrance face you see right here is shared with the Plug-in Hybrid variant, which sports activities a extra distinguished grille with chromed dashed traces. The Hybrid and common inner combustion engine variations of the H6 are speculated to get a diamond sample grille insert as a substitute.

Nonetheless, Chinese language media shops report {that a} particular version of the H6 was revealed in China final yr – dubbed the Supreme Plus – that got here with the Plug-in Hybrid face however was supplied with hybrid and non-hybrid powertrains. Maybe that’s what we’re right here. When it goes on sale right here, the H6 will compete in opposition to different C-segment SUVs just like the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 and Proton X70.